Cma Foundation is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (T11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cma Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2024, Cma Foundation generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 03/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.7%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Cma Foundation has awarded 302 individual grants totaling $22,589,041. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CMA FOUNDATION EXISTS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO WORTHWHILE CAUSES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION AND THE COUNTRY MUSIC COMMUNITY. THE CMA FOUNDATION PLACES SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON SERVING THE NEED OF CMAS CORE CONSTITUENTS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH INITIATIVES THAT PRESERVE THE LEGACY OF THE FORMAT, MUSIC EDUCATION, AND RESPOND TO CATASTROPHIC NEEDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CMA FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON IMPROVING AND SUSTAINING MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS EVERYWHERE WHILE SUPPORTING WORTHWHILE CAUSES IMPORTANT TO THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kella Farris Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Eric Jimenez Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Dungan Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennie Smythe Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joe Galante Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mendell Grinter Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $2,750,000 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,034,683 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,823 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,784,683 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $425,767 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $111,163 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,321,613 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,523,445 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $310,880 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $48,599 |
Fees for services: Other | $77,654 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,247 |
Office expenses | $6,451 |
Information technology | $12,576 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $38,437 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,760 |
Total functional expenses | $2,423,061 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $770,670 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,828,665 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,294,178 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $13,893,513 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,644 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $30,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $37,644 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,369,553 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,486,316 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $13,893,513 |
Over the last fiscal year, Cma Foundation has awarded $1,328,125 in support to 27 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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TENNESSEE ARTS ACADEMY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: FY24 GRANT - TAA | $25,000 |
TENNESSEE MUSIC EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: FY24 GRANT - TMEA | $25,000 |
ARTSED TENNESSEE PURPOSE: ARTSED TN | $25,000 |
NASHVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CHEVY MTOE GRANTS - MNPS MTOE SCHOOL AWARD | $55,000 |
FOLLOW YOUR HEART ARTS PROGRAM PURPOSE: FY24 GRANT - FYH ARTS | $25,000 |
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM PURPOSE: FY24 GRANT - CMHOF | $50,000 |